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Archives of American Art
John Angel papers
Summary
- Collection ID:
- AAA.angeljoh
- Creators:
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Angel, John, 1881-1960
- Dates:
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1912-1960
- Languages:
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English.
- Physical Description:
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4.1 Linear feet
- Repository:
Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents
Biographical material; general correspondence; files on sculpture commissions containing correspondence, financial material, notes, blueprints, a few sketches; writings, lectures, and notes by Angel; 30 sketchbooks (28.8 x 21.9 cm. or smaller), undated, 1912-1958, and 64 sketches (26.5 x 35.5 cm. or smaller), undated, in pencil, ink, chalk, and watercolor depicting architectural elements, statues, figure studies, portraits, and landscapes, some signed; clippings; catalogs; photos of Angel, Angel at work, his studio, and works of art; a scrapbook of clippings and printed material.
Biographical / Historical
Biographical / Historical
Sculptor; Sandy Hook, Connecticut. Born in England. Studied at Royal Academy Art Schools. Executed sculpture for churches in Oxford, Yorkshire, Exeter, and Bridgewater, England and for St. John the Divine, New York City, East Liberty Presbyterian Church, Pittsburgh, Pa. and many statues throughout the United States.
Administration
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Donated 1981 by Henry S. Angel, son of John Angel.
Using the Collection
Conditions Governing Access
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Keywords
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Sculpture, American -- United States | Topical | Search Smithsonian Collections | Search ArchiveGrid |
Sketchbooks | Genre Form | Search Smithsonian Collections | Search ArchiveGrid |
Sculptors -- Connecticut | Occupation | Search Smithsonian Collections | Search ArchiveGrid |
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